White-Rodgers Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
Date of Recall
2004-04-28CPSC Release Number
04-128Manufactured In
MexicoCompany Phone Number
(800) 426-3579Units
88,000Manufacturer
White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.Sold By
Retail distributors and independent servicers have sold and/or installed water heaters with the controls from October 2002 through March 2004.Problem/Hazard
The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
White-Rodgers has received 12 reports involving soot build-up. Eight of these reports included minor fire damage.Description
The temperature control is a small metal box located above the access panel door of the gas water heater. A white label with red lettering located on the right side of the control contains one of the following model numbers: 37C55U 658, 37C57U 602, 37C72U 520, 37C72U 546, 37C72U 547, or 37C72U 548, and 37C72U 676. There should be a four- digit metal stamped date code located below the label on the right side of the control. Recalled controls will have date codes 0240 to 0329 (40th week of 2002 to 29th week of 2003). Potentially affected gas water heaters include: AO Smith, Apollo, Crosley, Energysense, Freedom, Intertherm, Kenmore, Maytag, Mission, Myers, Penfield, President, Reliance, Sentry, or State. Beginning serial numbers on these gas water heaters can be checked at www.regcen.com/tempcontrolrecallRemedy
Contact White-Rodgers to arrange for a qualified service technician to replace the recalled control free of charge.Consumer Contact
Call White-Rodgers Special Project Office at (800) 426-3579 or visit their web site at www.regcen.com/tempcontrolrecallAssociated Images
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